Accidental Wine Bar...planning ahead...

I'm not exactly sure what possessed me to design a "Wine Bar" on a Thursday afternoon.  Maybe this Minnesota girl has been "cooped up" too long?  This snow and cold is driving me to...decorate...

A Few Things at the Shop...more junk for photos...

Hello again, after a fun week of craft projects for the Michaels Pinterest Party  last Sunday...I am ready to get back into my usual "junk project mode".  I'm hoping to have some thing to show you soon :)

Until then, I thought I'd show you a few things I brought into our booth at Antiques Downtown last week...

Michaels Pinterest Party...TONS more project inspiration...

Still feeling "crafty" here...

Testing, Testing...reposting Michaels Pinterest Party...

Hello again :)
Experiencing more "technical difficulties"...

Getting "Crafty" at Michaels for Hometalk...join me for a Pinterest Project Party...

 

 

Do you love Pinterest as much as I do?

If so, you won't want to miss the Pinterest party coming up on Sunday, February 16th, 2014 at Michaels' stores....

JunkMarket Trunk Show...a good time was had by all :)

 Well, another fun JunkMarket show is done for now.  If you follow Chipping with Charm on Facebook, you might have already seen these pictures.  Here's a peek around for those who haven't...

 

 Once again, all of the signs were made by my talented booth partner Joan from Signs of the Times.

What do you think of my fish baskets turned "mannequin"?

This was my lovely view for the day.  Not too bad for Minnesota in February...right??

It was such a great show.  Thanks to all of you who came out for a peek around.  So many friendly faces and sweet words of encouragement.

A big thank you to Sue Whitney and the rest of my JunkMarket friends.  Can't wait to do it all again soon :)

Chat soon,

JunkMarket Trunk Show Preview...with pictures :)

 If you read my last post you know that I've been having some trouble posting this week.  But I am happy to say I am back in "business"!!  Yay :)

Thanks to all of you who gave me tips and tricks...I really appreciate it!  Honestly, all this computer stuff stresses me out...I just want to make stuff, post about it and chat with you all.  Is that too much to ask??

 But during my "down time" I got a lot done for the JunkMarket show this weekend.  

Want to see a few of the things I am bringing?

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I think this was my favorite new idea.

 I bought a few of these chippy garden fence sections at Christmas time for an idea that never happened.

I took them apart and then layered them on top of each other.

I used twine to tie them together.

 

Ta daa...a heart for photos...or whatever you choose.  

I also used a couple for something else...but that's a surprise for the show.  You'll have to stop back to see photos of the booth if you are curious :)

(I'll be sure to post pictures of our booth and more on Facebook tonight after we set up too.)

Here's a peek at a few more things that will be in our booth...

 

Of course I will be sharing a booth again with my talented friend Joan of Signs of the Times.  Don't you LOVE this sign??

Want to come?  

You're invited...

JunkMarket Style Pamper Yourself Trunk Show

Saturday, February 1st, 2014

9am-4pm

Otten Bros. Greenhouse

2350 West Wayzata Blvd.

Long Lake, MN 55356

More info and a list of the talented vendors HERE.

Sharing this at...
Junk it up Link Party at Petticoat Junktion 
Funky Junk Interiors for Sat Nite Special...hearts 

Hope to see you there!

Laurel

Junk Market Style Pamper Yourself Trunk Show...this Saturday!!

Hello friends, have you missed me? 

I have been experiencing some "technical difficulties" here at Chipping with Charm.  I have been unable to add pictures to my posts in Internet Explorer...and unable to post anything in Chrome.  If you know me...you might know I am a "computer dummy" :(

Have any other Blogger bloggers experienced this??  If so, I would love any advice you could share!!

BUT, all that said...I have been busy preparing for the Junk Market show THIS Saturday.  I was going to share some pictures...but I guess you will just have to be "surprised"??

You can also visit me on FACEBOOK or INSTAGRAM.

Here's the info...

Junk Market Style Pamper Yourself Trunk Show

Saturday, Feb. 1st, 2014...9am-4pm

at Otten Bros. Greenhouse

2350 West Wayzata Blvd.

Long Lake , MN 55356 

Click this link for more info and pictures :)

Hope to see you there!!

Oh, how I hope I can get this fixed soon...I am not going to panic...I am going to PRAY :)

Chat soon,

Playful Valentine Vignette...another vintage toy truck...

I don't do a lot of "Valentines" decor at my house...but this playful little vignette sort of fell into place the other day.

I bought this little True Value truck on a little getaway over Christmas break...do you love it?  I do :)

The "John 3:16" sign was(yet again) made by my talented friend and booth buddy Joan...

Signs of the Times

Stacked books, pop bottles and bowling pins for "trees".

I can't wait to use this truck for napkins when it's done here...

A closer look.

Am I too old to play with toys??

Did you see the one on my WINTER MANTEL?

Hope everyone is having a great week!!

I need to stop "playing" around and start getting ready for JMS Trunk Show on Feb. 1st!!

Interested?  More details here...

JunkMarket Style Pamper Yourself Trunk Show

My name isn't on the list because I joined in at the last minute...which is why I have so MUCH to do!!

I'll check in here and there to show you what I'm up to :)

Sharing this at...

Beyond the Picket fence for Under $100 Link Party

Junk it up Party at Petticoat Junktion

Funky Junk Interiors for Sat Nite Special

Funky Junk Interiors for Sat Nite Special...Valentines 

Chat soon,

Laurel

Winter Mantel, 2014...simply COZY...

Have I mentioned it's cold here?

(Actually, it is MUCH better this week!!)

I don't mind...it's a great excuse to "cozy" up at home.

You may know that I have a little trouble "keeping it simple" when it comes to my mantel.  But that is the "theme" I am going with this time around.

I bought this old chippy door at the Country Junk Sale this fall.

It already had a crusty handle...perfect for a scarf bow.

 I have been admiring all of those fun little metal trucks out there...and I found a chippy white one that was "meant for me".

These blue jars and canvases turned chalkboards keep reappearing on my mantel...

SPRING 2013

FALL 2013

CHRISTMAS 2013

I bought the "cable knit" vases on clearance at Target last winter.

I don't have too many auctions on the calendar this winter...but it just seemed to "fit".

This metal foot board was another Country Junk score.

You might recognize this chalkboard easel tree from the top of my Christmas "tree" mantel too.  That metal snowflake was a gift my my husband and kids.  

(They bought it from another booth at Antiques Downtown.)

I was planning on hanging the tin bunting I used outside in my FALL JUNK VIGNETTE...but I couldn't find it.  I'm thinking it must be hiding under all that snow??

So I came up with this hinge bunting instead.

I just tied 3 hinges together with twine...

...added some embellishments.  Locks, keys...

...and button magnets with a winter "message".

I added this aqua ladder at Christmas time.  It is still VERY handy for keeping those comfy blankets close.

I couldn't resist adding a little stacked junk "snow person".

There you go, my "simply cozy" winter mantel.
Sharing this at...
Beyond the Picket Fence...Under $100 Link Party
Funky Junk Interiors for Sat Nite Special
Knick of Time Tuesday
Coastal Charm for Nifty Thrifty Tues

Thanks for stopping by!!

Stay warm,

Laurel